Question

One number is three times the other. If their sum is 24, find the number.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Let x equal the one number.

 

Let y equal the other number.

 

x + 3y = 24

 

5x +3y = 36

 

Subtract the first equation from the second equation.

 

4x = 12

 

x = 3